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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197407841
Report Date: 11/09/2020
Date Signed: 11/09/2020 01:58:52 PM



STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/20/2020 and conducted by Evaluator Veronica Wheatley
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20200720131345
FACILITY NAME:CHILDREN'S PLACE, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
197407841
ADMINISTRATOR:JENNIFER RICHARDSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1215 CRENSHAW BLVDTELEPHONE:
(310) 328-6313
CITY:TORRANCESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90501
CAPACITY:59CENSUS: DATE:
11/09/2020
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Jennifer RichardsTIME COMPLETED:
12:13 PM
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Personal Rights - Staff failed to keep the playground sandbox free from animal feces.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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Licensing Program Analyst, V. Wheatley conducted a Tele-visit (virtual) inspection via Facetime with the licensee and director Jennifer Richards on Septmeber 4, 2020 at 3PM. The inspection was regarding the above allegation. The center is operating from 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. LPA observed the outdoor play area which includes a large sand box. LPA asked the licensee to walk around the sand box with the camera on the cellphone. LPA observed the sandbox full of sand and did not observe any animal feces.

The licensee denied the allegations and stated the yard is inspected every morning by staff before the children go outside to play. LPA interviewed staff members who admitted animal feces has been observed in the sandbox. Based on the LPA's investigation and interviews which were conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, the above allegation is substantiated.

A copy of report and a copy of appeal rights is being submitted via email due to Covid-19. The report is being sent to the licensee/director with a read receipt.

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sharalyn Jenkins-SweetenTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3054
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica WheatleyTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/09/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/09/2020
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 30-CC-20200720131345
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN'S PLACE, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197407841
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/09/2020
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
11/09/2020
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(2)
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Personal Rights-(a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment.
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The licensee met with the staff regarding ensuring the yard is checked and cleaned several times a day. Licensee has created a daily outdoor schedule for the yard and sandbox. It requires intials or signature. Licensee will submit a copy of the the schedule to the department.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by interviews which were conducted. Staff admitted that animal feces were observed in the sandbox during children's playtime. Although the sandbox is cleaned daily, on one occasion the feces was observed on a child's shoe. This poses a potential Health & Safety risk to children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sharalyn Jenkins-SweetenTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3054
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica WheatleyTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/09/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/09/2020
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